What happens to the interest earned on monies contributed to the Beard Papas Brand Development Fund?

According to the 2025 Beard Papas Franchise Disclosure Document, all interest earned on monies contributed to the Brand Development Fund will be used to pay the costs of the Brand Development Fund before other assets of the Brand Development Fund are used.

This means that any interest generated from the Brand Development Fund will be prioritized to cover the expenses associated with the fund's operations. These expenses can include advertising, marketing, and other activities aimed at enhancing the Beard Papas brand.

For a prospective franchisee, this indicates that the interest earned on their contributions is directly reinvested into the fund to support its activities. This can potentially reduce the reliance on franchisee contributions to cover the fund's costs, as interest income is used first. However, Beard Papas shops owned by the franchisor or its affiliates are not required to pay into the Brand Development Fund.